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Acanthamoeba pathogenicity for corneal cells.

Frances B Kinnear1

  • 1Ophthalmic Pathology, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. kinnearf@yahoo.com

The Journal of Infection
|October 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Human corneal epithelial cells show greater resistance to Acanthamoeba castellanii compared to keratocytes, suggesting the epithelium

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Cell Biology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Acanthamoeba castellanii is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause severe keratitis.
  • Understanding the differential susceptibility of corneal cell types to Acanthamoeba is crucial for developing effective treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the relative susceptibility of human keratocytes and corneal epithelial cells to Acanthamoeba castellanii.
  • To investigate the cytopathic effects of Acanthamoeba on these cell types at various concentrations and time points.

Main Methods:

  • Primary cultures of human keratocytes and corneal epithelial cells were used.
  • Co-incubation experiments were performed with Acanthamoeba trophozoites at equivalent cell concentrations.
  • Quantitative assessment of cell damage was conducted using image analysis.

Main Results:

  • Corneal epithelial cells exhibited relative resistance to Acanthamoeba's cytopathic effects compared to keratocytes.
  • Epithelial cells demonstrated a higher threshold for damage and resisted invasion longer, particularly in the initial phases.
  • Cell damage in both cell types manifested as shrinkage and the formation of retraction fibers and gaps.

Conclusions:

  • The tight junctions and monolayer structure of corneal epithelial cells may contribute to their resistance against Acanthamoeba invasion.
  • These findings provide evidence for the important barrier function of the corneal epithelium in preventing amoebic keratitis in vivo.

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